BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering at University of Glasgow

This programme addresses the global transition to sustainable energy systems, combining engineering principles with energy technologies so that students can analyse and design efficient, low-carbon solutions for energy generation, distribution and use. Glasgow's energy heritage includes James Watt, Joseph Black, Lord Kelvin and William Rankine.

Department: Energy Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers mathematics, dynamics, materials, thermodynamics, electronics, manufacturing and design. Year 2 covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, power electronics and renewable energy systems. Year 3 covers energy systems engineering, control, heat transfer and power engineering with a team project, and year 4 adds an individual research project and options such as power systems and thermofluids; the MEng adds year 5 on energy conversion, waste heat recovery and power-to-X.

Career pathways

Graduate roles reported 15 months after graduation include electrical engineer, electronics engineer, hardware engineer, graduate software engineer, automotive controls engineer, control hardware engineer, technology developer and audio research and development engineer.

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